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THE WORLD WAR 






United States declared War April 6, 1917 
Armistice Signed November 11, 1918 



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Th\s Bonk irascompilrd hy Edirard Ci. ('fork under the directAon and 
superrision of the ''Welcome Home''' Comniittee for distrilmtion on 
"Welcome Ifome" day to the Vetera tis of the World, War, both Soldiers 
and Sailors, Wednesday, September 3, 1919. 



■WBSTFIELD AND THE WORLD WAR 



FOREWORD 

The Committee named by the Selectmen to prepare a program for 
welcoming home the Westfield men who served their country during the 
World War, takes pleasure in presenting to every veteran, in behalf of 
the Town of Westfield, a copy of this book. 

An efifort has been made to have this volume as comprehensive as 
possible of the activities in Westfield during the period the United States 
was at war. The main part of the publication has been devoted to a 
list of men who were in the Army and Navy. To their loyalty, self 
sacrifice, devotion and high-minded patriotism this book is respectfully 
dedicated. 

A total of approximately 850 men went out from Westfield ready 
to give their lives for the great principles involved in the conflict. To 
those who made the Supreme Sacrifice, either in France or in camp on 
this side of the ocean, the Welcome Home Committee wishes to pay a 
heartfelt tribute. They died to uphold and to perpetuate the most lib- 
eral and most democratic government on this earth. 

Nor would the Committee, as representatives of the Town of West- 
field, fail at this time to express profound sympathy to the relatives of 
these boys, and to commend them for the patriotic fortitude with which 
they have met the great sorrow. 







Welcome Home Committee, 



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Che men mbo l)dve Passed On 



KILLED IN ACTION 



Amieten, Stanley, Headquarters Co., 23d Infantry, Oct. 3, 1918. 
Bresnahan, John J., Co. L, 102d Infantry, Oct. 23, 1918. 
Rudzak, Stephen A., Co. D., 23d Infantry, June 6, 1918. 
Carnebucci, Catino, Co. C, 308th Infantry. Oct. 5, 1918. 
Fairbrother, Jesse J., Co. H., 47th Infantry, Aug. 10, 1918 
Hussey, John, Serg't., Co. I., 325th Infantry, Oct. 16, 1918. 
LilHs, John E., English Army, August 19, 1916. 
Lynch, James M., Co. E., 308th Infantry, Oct. 8, 1918. 
Wozenski, Juhus, Co. A., 128th Infantry, Aug. 1, 1918. 

DIED OF WOUNDS 

Demopales, Gust P., 308th Infantry, Sept. 16, 1918. 

Kane, William H., (2d Lieut.), Machine Gun Co., 137th Infantry, 

Oct. 6, 1918. 
Polkowski, Joseph, Co. K., 314th Infantry, Oct. 12, 1918. 
Sarzen, Cornelius, Co. E., 60th Infantry. Oct. 14, 1918. 
Teahan, William J., Machine Gun Co., 325th Inf., Oct. 21, 1918. 

DIED OF ACCIDENT 

Maloney, Michael J., Serg't., 196th Aero Squadron, Noy. 12, 1917, 
Fort Worth, Texas. 

KILLED FROM AMBUSH 

Robbins, Clifford A., Co. F, 5th Infantry, Sept. 9, 1917, Panama Canal 
Zone. 

dii:d in camp or elsewhere 

Drysdale, Roderick R., Sergt., Tank Corps, Oct. 3, 1918, Camp Colt. 
Harwood, Carl P., 2d Ord. Guard Co., Oct. 17, 1918, Dover, N. !. 
Henchey, Lawrence M., Plumber & Fitter (U. S. N. R.), Dec ?3, 

1918, Westfield. 
Hendrix, Dayid A., Jr.. 7th Co., 2d B'n., 102d D. B., Sept. 23, 1918, 

Camj) Upton. 
I^endrix, James P., Co. H, 5th Pioneer Infantry, Oct. 13, 1918. Cimp 

Wads worth. 
Lee. Warren D., Rase Hospital No. 92, Oct. 14, 1918, Camp Greene. 
Lowe, Henry G., Guard Duty, Oct 19, 1918, New York City. 
Schlinder, Oldrich J., Headquarters Band, 50th Infantry, Oct. 14, 1918, 

Camp Sevier. 
Stone. John, Unassigned Limited Service, Oct. 9, 1918, I^^ort Ontario, 

N. Y. 
Wegrzyn, Wladislaw, Co. L., 2d B'n, D. B., Sept. 23, 1918, Camp 

Devens. 



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List Of service Men 



Every effort possible has been made to obtain an accurate list of 
Westfield men in the service, but in spite of the care taken errors have 
no doubt been made. In the Army there were about 700 men enrolled 
while in the Navy list the enlistments amount to approximately 150. 
Tn the Army there were close to 50 Commissioned Officers with Lieut. 
Colonel Edwin R. Van Deusen of the Regular Army holding high r?nk. 
Tn the list will be found several Majors and Captains. In the Navy 
James H. Strong and Dr. Charles W. Depping were Lieutenant Com- 
manders. 

On another page will be found a list of the men who were killed, 
died from wounds or who met death from accident or disease. The 
total was 26 and of that number Lieutenant William H. Kane was the 
only Commissioned Officer to lose his life in battle. The park on Elm 
street, opposite Meadow street has, by vote of the town, been named in 
his honor. Only one man in the Navy is numbered among the deceased 
from Westfield, Lawrence M. Henchey. 

The Distinguished Service Cross was awarded to three Westfield 
soldiers. Sergeant John Hussey, who was killed in action October 16, 
1918. Frank Minelga and Sergeant Louis H. Taylor. The French war 
cross was awarded Sergeant Henry J. Lemire, one of four brothers vrho 
were in the service. Many of the Westfield bovs were wounded, 
several severely. The latter will carry marks of their wounds through 
life. Very few local lads fell into the hands of the Germans. As far as 
could be determined only two were captured, Leon Stomsky and iLrnest 
A. Burt. 

ARMY LIST 

A 

Abuhayatian, Vahan, Field Bakery 307, Army of Occupation. 

Abusewski, Frank, Unassigned. 

Aguado, Pedro P., (Information Lacking.) 

Aldrich, Charles W., Co. H, 42d Inf. 

Aldrich, Louis H., Co. A, 301st Engineers (Sergt.) 

Aldrich, Norman T., Ordnance. ( Insnector.) 

Aldrich, William P., S. A. T. C. 

Allen, Joseph H., 10th Regiment, Veterinary. 

Allen, Raymond F., Co. G,' 104th Inf. (Corp.) 

Alvord, Harry L., Co. A, 101st Motor Transport Supply Train. ^Corp.) 



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LIEUTENANT COLONEL EDWIN R. VAN DEUSEN 

Held highest rank in Army during the War of any Westfield man. Son of Mrs. 

F. F. Van Deusen. West Point Class of 1909 



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Amieten, Stanley, Hdqtrs. Co. 23d Inf. (Deceased.) 

Andrews, Gus J. (Information Lacking.) 

Angier, Reuben F., Co. C, 305th Inf. 

Armour, Samuel E., Battery D, 320th Machine Gun Co. 

Arza, Constantina (Information Lacking.) 

Asanowicz, Edward (Information Lacking.) 

Ashley, Lorenzo C, Jr., Co. B, Motor Bn. 2d Ammu. Train. 

Atwater, Allen M., Medical Div., Headquarters. 

Austin, Edward A., Depot Brigade Inf. (Captain.) 

Aylward, Thomas E., Co. D, Limited Service, Inf. 

B 

Babb, Clarence C, Battery B, 5th F. A. (Sergt.) 

Baden, Bernhardt F., Co. B, 326th Inf. 

Baird, Alex M., Ordnance, 6th Heavy Art. Mot. Repair Service. 

Baird, James, Co. L, 310th Inf. Signal Service. (Sergt.) 

Baker, Cornelius J., Co. C, 58th Ammu. Train C. A. C. 

Baker, Harrv C, Hdqtrs. Co., 74th Inf. (Corp.) 

Baker, William J., Batt. B, 64th C. A. C. (Cook.) 

Baldyga, Theodore, 495th Aero Squadron. 

Bambfett, Wm. L., Co. A, 3d Bn. U. S. Guards. 

Banks, Wallace W., Co A, 321st Inf. (Corp.) 

Barden, Wilbur, 3d C. A. C. 

Barnes, Curtis L., Co. A, 347th Inf. 

Barnum, Harold A., Medical Dept. 313th Inf. (Sergt.) 

Barre, Leo L., 22d Co., 14th Eng. 

Barry, Arthur J., Jr., Co. M, 308th Inf. 

Barry, Frederick T., Batt. B. 2d F. A. (Corp.) 

j^arry, Richard J., Co. A, 36th Machine Gun Bn. 

Barry, William M., Co. K, 328th Inf. 

Bates, Carl G., Finance Dept. Q. M. Corps. 

Bates, William R., Co. A, 512th Eng. (Sergt., 1st CI.) 

Bazata, Oldrich, Jr., Co. K, 55th Inf. (Corp.) 

Beaudry, Francis, O. T. S. Inf. 

Becker, Eugene D., Infantrv (2d Lieut.) 

Bein, George A., Batt. B, 81st F. A. (Sergt.) 

Bein. Oscar P., Jr., Co. C, 327th Inf. 

Benoit, Joseph. C. A. C. 

Bergman, Emil G., 14th Co., 4th Reg., Medical, (2d Lieut.) 

Berko, Frank, (Information Lacking.) 

Bettinger, Ellsworth S., Co. A, 2d Rep. Eng. 

Bike, John J., S. A. T. C. 

Bishop, Harry Samuel, Ordnance Dept. 

Bishop. Robert Daniel, 188th Aero Squadron. 

Black, Michael, 14th Dev. Battalion. 

Blakeslee, Selah, Medical Corps., 5th Co. 

Blanchard, Arthur, Co. G, 104th Inf. (Corp.) 

Blascak, Lawrence J., 36th Machine Gun Co. 

Bloch, Isaac, 304th Ammu. Train. 

Blood, Raymond f., 14th Enc^ineers. 



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Boardman, John D., S. A. T. C. 

Bobovitz, Alex., Co. D, 104th Inf. 

Bodendorf, Julius, Jr., Co. K, 328th Inf. (Sergt.) 

Bodi, Joseph, (Information Lacking.) 

Bodurtha, Frank T., Co. L, 2d Prov. Inf. 

Bodurtha, Robert E., Q. M. Corps., (2d Lieut.) 

Bogachocoski, Raymond, (Information Lacking.) 

Bogden, Joseph F., Troop E, 2d Cavalry. 

Boisseau, Louis N,, Air Service Branch. 

Boletto, Antonio, (Information Lacking.) 

Bolio, Francis J., 13th Co, C. A. C. 

Bonesi, Andrew, Hdqtrs. Supply Co, 6th Anti Air Craft Art. 

Boratis, Andrew J., Batt. F, 72d C. A. C. (Sergt.) 

Borowsky, Frank Jr., 4th San. Train Field Hos. 33. 

Bourassa, Edward J., Co. B, 327th Inf. 

Bourassa, Reginald P., 24th Battalion (Canadian Forces.) 

Bowler, Daniel, 6th Engineers. (Corp.) 

Bowler, Wm. F,, Engineers, 76th Div. (1st Lieut.) 

Boyer, Fred Q., Ordnance Civil Eng. (Capt.) 

Brazee, Lester K., Co. C, 42d Inf. 

Bredaziska, Fidoo, (Information Lacking.) 

Bresnahan, Bartholomew B., 872d Squadron, Aviation. 

Bresnahan, John J., Co. L, 102d Inf. (Deceased.) 

Bresnahan, Michael F., Co. C. 30th Inf. (Sergt.) 

Brezina, Frank J., Batt. D, 30th C. A. C. 

Rrezina, Lambert, 13th C. A. C. Band 

Brilla, Frank, (Information Lacking.) 

Bronson, Leon, Co. A. 36th Machine Gun Bn. 

Bronson, Robert E., Co. A, 36th Machine Gun Bn. 

Broughton, Roscoe L., 449th Motor Truck Co. 

Brown, Ernest H.. Co. C, 327 Inf. 

Browne, Edward J., S. A. T. C. 

Bryan, Edward M., S. A. T. C. 

Brvant, Clinton, Co. G, 104th Inf. 

Bryant, George A., Co. C. 17th R. R. Eng. 

Bryant, Ray T., Co. A, 301st Supply Train. (Corp.) 

Bryda, John, Co. D, 104th Inf. 

Buchanan, George, Co. A, 302d Inf. 

Buda, Joseph, Co. C, 109th Inf. 

Budzak, Stephen A., Co. D, 23d Inf. (Deceased.) 

Burke, Charles R., 14th Eng. 

Burns, Thomas J., (Information Lacking.) 

Burt, Ernest A., Co. K, 328th Inf. 

Buschmann, J. Frederick, S. A. T. C. 

Bushey, Fred D., Supply Co., 16th Cavalry. 

Bushey, Ralph G., Hdd. Troop, 12th Div. 

Bver, Leslie C, S. A. T. C. 



C. 

Cackley, Fred J.. Coast Defence. 

Cadle, Flubert A., Ordnance Engineering 



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Callahan, John F., Service Co. No. 1, Q. M. C. (Corp.) 

Callahan, Patrick M. Jr., Batt. B., 3rd. Reg. F. A. R. R. Div. 

Camerota, Antoni, Batt. C, 71st Reg. C. A. C. 

Campagna, [oseph F., Unit No. 8., Prov. Base Hospital Med. Corps. 

Carl, Walter Q., Hospital Corps, 104th Reg. (Sergt. 1st CI.) 

Carnebucci, Catino, Co. C, 308th Inf. (Deceased.) 

Caron, Oliver G., Co. B,, 22nd Inf. 

Castle, Hempstead, 14th Photo Section Air Service. (Corp.) 

Cazel, Joseph, (Information Lacking.) 

Chadwick, Maurice P., Regular Army. (2d Lieut.) 

Chapman, Warren H., Batt. B, 102nd F. A. 

Chatfield, Fred L., Co. 45, 153rd Depot Brig. 

Chatlos, Stephen C, 1st Co. Ordnance Repair Shops Dept. 741. 

Chipman, Edward R., (Information Lacking.) 

Chipman, Albert R., Batt. B, 319th F. A. (Corp.) 

Chisholm, Dr. Miles D., 46th Inf., Med. Dept. (Major ) 

Clark, Dr. Frederick T., Medical Corps. (Capt.) 

Cleary, Edward J., 6th Co., 153rd Depot Brig. 

Cleary, James F, 19th Trench Mortar Battery. 

Cleary, Joseph W., Ordnance 7th Reg. Inf. (Sergt.) 

Clearv, Lewis E., Co. C, 504th Eng. 

CliffoVd, Carlton T., 49th Inf. Band. (Corp.) 

Coburn, Melvin L., S. A. T. C. 

Codding, Leroy E., Co. H, 103d Inf. 

Codding, John T., Co. B, 35th Machine Gun Bn. 

Coffey, James A., Co. L, 1st Army Hdq. 

Coles, James F., Co. D, 504th Eng. 

Coles, Terrence, Co. C, 12th Eng. 

Collier, Thomas M., Co. C, 1st Eng. 

Collins, Michael F., Construction Co., Aviation. 

Collins, Thomas P., Hdq. Co., 304th Inf. (Corp.) 

Comstock, Edward PL, Supply Co., 73rd Inf. (Sergt) 

Conlon, Roger L., Co. F, 307th Supply Train Motor. 

Conroy, Michael J., Jr., 37th Co.. 151st Depot Brigade. 

Corcoran, Joseph S., S. A. T. C. 

Cosgrove, Dr. Joseph J., Med. Corps. Hst Lieut.) 

Cordner, Irving J., Hdq. 151st Depot Brigr. (1st Lieut.) 

Cotter, James ]., 46th Co., 12th Bn. (Mess Sergt.) 

Couch, Henry W., 212th Eng. 

Cousins, Augustyn, Co. A, 58th Eng. (Sergt, 1st CI.) 

Cousins, Joseph, 25th F. A. Reg. Infirmary. 

Cowden, Roscoe, 308th Inf. 

Cowing, Raymond H., Ordnance Dept. Camp Sup. Office. (2d Lieut.) 

Cowles, Eugene R., 2d Pursuit Div., Air Service. (1st Lieut.) 

Cowles, Glenn B., Signal Res. Corps, Aviation. (2d Lieut.) 

Crane, James Brewer, 301st Eng. 

Crane, James ]., Machine Gun Co., 308th Inf. (Corp.) 

Crane. William P., 7th Co.. C. A. C. (Regulars.) ' 

Cummings, James J.. Co. C, 87th Eng. 

Cummings, John E., Batt. D., 102d F. A. 

Cummings, William F., Batt. D., 102d F. A. 



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SECOND LIEUTENANT WILLIAM H. KANE 

Only Westfield Commissioned Officer to lose his life. Died of wounds October 

6. 1918. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Terence M. Kane. The Park at the cornor of 

Elm and Meadow Streets has been named in his memory, 

Mary's High school 1915. 



Graduated St. 



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Curran, James, 32d Hosp. Uni^, Med. Corps. 

Curran, John P., Bart. B, 3d Reg. F. A. R. R. Div. 

Curran, Thomas W., 213th Aero Squadron Signal Corps. (Corp.) 

Cushman, Stephen W., Co. A, 57th Pioneer Inf. (Cook.) 



D 

Dalessio, FeHx G., Hdq. Troop, 12 Div. 

Dalessio, FeHx, Co. E, 58th Inf. 

Dalton, Wm. J., Hdq. Co. 74th Inf. (Sergt.) 

Damasco, Salvatore, Co. M, 36th Inf. 

Danek, John T., Batt. 4th F. A. R. R. Div. 

Danek, Paul A., 7th Co., 151st Depot Brigade. 

Dardinski, Joseph, 610th Aero Squadron Chauffeur. 

Davidson, Peter, Black Watch Inf. (Canadian.) 

Davison, Alex. E., Philippine Scouts, Reg. Army. (1st Lieut.) 

Dawson, J. Frank, 15th Reserves. (Canadian.) 

Dean, Robert A., Co. D, 2d Dev. Bn., Dep. Brig. (Sergt ) 

Decker, Ernest R., Aviation. (2nd Lieut.) 

Dejkus, Stanley F., 303d Mobile Laundry Unit, 4th Div. 

Delaniski, Frank, (Information Lacking.) 

Demopales, Gust Peter, 308th Inf. (Deceased.) 

Dempsey, Michael H., 19th Co. 5th Bn., Depot Brig. 

Denslow, Silas B,, Co. B, Machine Gun. 

Deschamp, Joseph H., Chemical Warfare Div. (Corp.) 

Deschamp, William, Service of Supply. 

Desmond, Dennis E., Batt. C, 72d C. A. C. Regular Army. 

Desnoyers, Emery G., Co. I, 325th Inf. (Corp.) 

Deveneau, Joseph E., Ord. Det. Co. A. A. A. Park No. 1. 

Devine, John I., Co. B, 301st Eng. 

Devine, Maurice R., 37th Co., 151st D. B. 

Devine, Thomas, 4th Recruit Co. 

Dewey, Robert E., Supply Co., 42d Inf. (Wagoner.) 

Doering, Charles M., Batt. E, 59th F. A. (Corp.) 

Doering, William C, Co. 5th Inf. (2d Lieut.) 

Doherty, James S., Q. M. C. (2d Lieut.) 

Doherty, Robert E., Medical Corps. (Sergt.) 

Dolman, Wm. J., 319th Fire & Guard Co. 

Doolin, John F., Base hospital, Med. Dept. 

Dowd, Edward W., 228th Aero Squadron. 

Dunn, John M., 5th Machine Gun Depot. (Canadian.) 

Drysdale, Roderick R., Tank Coros, "(Sergt.) (Deceased.) 

Duperrault, Noah, Co. D, 23d Eng. 

Dupont, Richard J., 19th Co. 151st D. B., 5th Bn. 

Durkin, Patrick J., Co. D, 504th Eng. (Cook.) 

Dutcher, Sebastian, 51st Balloon Co. 

E. 

Edgerton, Allen Raymond, Co. C, Med. Dept., 33d Eng. 
Edgerton, Erwin S., 28th Ambulance Co., 4th San. Train. 



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Egan, Thomas J., S. A. T. C. 

Eks, Antoni, (Information Lacking.) 

Elder, Homer F., Supply Co., 304th Inf. (Wagoner.) 

Elliott, James R., Q. M. Corps. 

Elliott, William F., 320th Co., Batt. A. F. A. (Corp.) 

ElHs, Walter C, C. A. C. (Major.) 

Ely, Charles F., 301st Ambulance Train. (1st Lieut.) 

Emerson, Robert R., S. A. T. C. 

Emery, Merton D., Co. E, 51st Inf. (Sergt.) 

Emery, Raymond H., 1107th Aero Squadron. (Sergt. 1st CI.) 

Engleski, Edward J., 8th Co., 2d Bn. 

Evanchak, William A., Co. E, 42d Inf. 



Fairbanks, Frank E., Electrician. 

Fairbrother, Jesse J., 47th Inf. Med Corps., Co. H. (Deceased.) 

Farrington, Walter W., Co. E, 401st Telegraph Bn. (Sergt. 1st CI.) 

Ferrucho, Carmelo. 2d Co., 5th Bn. 

Finlay, Archibald L., 1st Training Bn. (2d Lieut.) 

Fisher, C. Edv/ard, 14th Co, C. A. C. 

Fitzgerald, Maurice J., Co. M, 82d Inf. (Sergt.) 

Fitzgerald, William J., 38th Co. Tran. Corps Eng. 

Fitzgerald, W^illiam M., Co. B, 12th Inf. 

Flynn, Cornelius F., Veterinary, Hospital No. 1. 

Flynn, John J., Infantry, Unassigned. 

Flvnn, Patrick H., Co. B, Machine Gun Co. 

Fogarty, John P. Jr., Co.' D, 28th Eng. (Capt.) 

Foster, Stuart B., Sanitary Det., 104th Inf. "(1st Lieut.) 

Fox, Curtis H., 8th Co, 2d Bn., D. B. 

Fox, George, Co. K, 104th Inf. (Corn.^ 

Fox, Hiram H., Jr., Co. D. 14th R. R. Eng. (Sergt.) 

Frear, Lewis C, Batt. E, 71st C. A. C. 

Freeman. Hedges S.. Co. E. 14th R. R. Enp-. (2d Lieut.) 

Fuller, Edward K., Q. M. Corps, Eastern Div. (Sergt.) 

Fuller, Harold E., Co. M, 1st Army Hdq. 

Furber, Franklin B., Medical Corps, (Sergt.) 



Gaetano, Manna, Quartermaster Corps. 

Gamache, Frederick, 316th SuppW Co. 

Gamache, William, Co. F, 102d Inf. 

Garcia, Ricardo, 21st Co., 151st D. B., 6th Bn. 

Gardner, Milton F., 28th Co. S])ruce Squadron Aviation. (Corp.) 

Gasper, Frank J.. 826th Aero Squadron. 

Germain, Noel, 307th Q. M. Corps. (Baker.) 

Geslak, Stanley, (Information Lacking.) 

Getek, Joseph. (Information Lacking.) 

Giguere, Henry J., Co. C. 117th F. A. Signal Corps. 

Golebrunski, Frank, (Information Lacking.) 



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Gomez, Antonio G., Machine Gun Co., 73d Inf. 

Gonsowski, Kazmierz, Inf. Bakery, Co. 353. 

Goodness, Frank, Salvage Corps, Q. M. C. 

Gofski, Stanley, Co. B, 22d Inf. 

Gowdy, Cariyle H., S. A. T. C. 

Gowdv, R. Allvn, Ordnance Dep. (Sergt. 1st CI.) 

Green"! Charles' F., 5th Co. 2d Bn., D. B. 

Green, Hov^ard E., Hdq. Troop, 13th Cavalry. 

Greickus, Benedict, 14th Co, 9th Bn,, D. B. 

Grigorovitch, Constantine, Co. I, 325th Inf. 

Griswold, Charles J., 102d Base Hospital Unit. 

Griswold, William M., Hdq. Co., Medical Corps. (Sergt.) 

Guay, John B., Batt. D, 12th Machine Gun. 

Guinasso, John J., Hospital Corps. (Sergt.) 

H 

Hagar, James W., Ordnance. (Capt.) 

Hanecik, John, (Information Lacking.) 

Hanks, John, (Information Lacking.) 

Halla, Harrv, 800th Aero Squadron. 

Halla, Stephen J., Hdq. Co., 6th Heavy F. A. 

Hanchett, Charles L., Co. A, 347th Inf. (Corp.) 

Harbak, Michael, Co. B, 17th R. R. Eng. 

Harkins, Dr. Cornelius P., Medical Corps. (Capt.) 

Harran, James B., Batt. E, 9th F. A. * 

Hartley, Lansford D., Co. H. 5th Pioneer Inf. ("Sergt.) 

Harvey, Charles F., Batt. E, 10th F. A. 

Harvey, Clinton A., Co. B, 12th Supply Train. 

Harwood, Carl P., 2d Ordnance Guard Co. (Deceased.) 

Hazelhurst, Percv, Batt. D, 52d C. A. C. 

Healey, Clinton A., Batt. E, 3d F. A. (Corp.) 

Hein, George, 322d Gun & Fire Co. 

Henchev, Frank B., Co. B, Motor Transport Corps. 

Hendrix, David A., Jr., 7th Co. 2d Bn., r02d D. B. f Deceased.) 

Hendrix, James P , Co. H, 5th Pioneer Inf. (Deceased.) 

Herrick, Earl F., Co. D, 3d Reg. Ordnance Supply School. 

Herrick, Howard E., Co. E, 304th Eng. San. Det. (Sergt.) 

Herrmann, Carl A., Supply Co., 56th Pioneer Inf. C Wagoner.) 

Herrmann, William A., 0. M. Corps. (Sergt. 1st CI.) 

Hillard, Edward, 352d Field Bakery. (Baker.) 

Hocker, Charles E., Hdq. Det, 7th Eng. 

Holmes, Max D., Co. H, 17th Cavalry, Regulars. (Capt.) 

Horacek, Theodore, Co. D, 1st Reg. Eng., Regular Army. 

Hosmer, Dr. Merrill F.. Medical Corps. (Capt.) 

Hosmer, William W.. Jr., 16th R. R.'Engs. (Sergt.) 

Houston, William J., Hdq. Co., 104th Inf. (Bandmaster.) 

Howe, Leroy, Black Watch Reg. (Canadian.) 

Howland, Warren F., (Information Lacking.) 

Hubbard, George H., Medical Corps. 

Hungville, Timothy, Co. H, 19th Inf. Regular Army. (Sergt.) 



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JOHN E. LILLIS 
Killed in Action, Aug. 19, 191i6 
(British Army) 




CLIFFORD A. ROBfBINS 

Shot from Ambush, Panama Canal 
Zone, Sept. 9, 1917 




MICHAEL J. MALONEY (Sergt.) 

Died Fort Worth, Nov. 12, 191'. 

Aeroplane Accident 





STEPHEN A. BUDZAK 
Killed in Action, June 6, 1918 



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Hussey, John M., Co. F. 305th Inf. 

Hussey, John, Co. I, 325th Inf. (Sergt.) (Deceased.) 
Hussey, Michael, Depot Brigade, Camp Devens. 
Hutchinson, Earl F., 27th Aero Squadron. 
Hutchinson. Gelaine B., 227th Aero Sauadron. 



I 

lies, Charles J., Jr., 5th Co, 152d D. B., Lumber Scrvio: 



J 

Jackson, Orlo D., (Information Lacking.) 

Jackson, Nelson, Med. Dept., Vet. Hos. No. 13. 

Jacobs, George L., Co. K, 328th Inf. (Corp.) 

Jacobs, Joseph, Co. D, 1st Gas Reg. (Corp.) 

Jasionkowski, John S., Co. C, 326th Inf. 

Jefifers, Herbert K., Hdq. Band, 327th Inf. (Sergt.) 

Jefko, Alex, (Information Lacking.) 

Jensen, Henry F., Post Exchange D. B. 

Jensen, Wiljiam M., 304th Amb. Co. Inf. (Wagoner.) 

Jock, Frank, 29th Co., 8th Bn., D. B. 

Johnson, Walter E., Jr., Co. C, 311th Unit, Motor Trans. Corps. ^ Sergt.) 

Johnston, William, (Information Lacking.) 

Tonatis, Charles J., 65th Aero Squadron. 

Jones, Charles E., Co. E, 14th R. R. Eng. (Corp.) 



K 

Kalafut, Matthew, Co. C, Gen. Hdq. (2d Lieut.) 

Kamilius, Christus, (Information Lacking.) 

Kane, William H., 137th Inf., Machine Gun Co. (2d Lieut.) (Deceased.) 

Kasper, Louis, Co. F, 19th Frov. Motor Command. 

Kavalianskas, Zigmantus G., (Information Lacking.) 

Kavouras, William A., Co. D, Dev. Bn., 151st D. B. 

Keefe, Dennis J., Co. B, 52d Eng. 

Keefe, William D., 33d Reg. C. A. C. 

Keenan, William P., Co. H, 301st Inf. (Corp.) 

Keeney, Edward W., 1st Army Service Corps. 

Kellogg, Walter J., Co. B, 41st Machine Gun Bn. 

Kelly, George F., Hdq. Co., 304th Inf. 

Kelly, Sidney E., Med. Dept. (Sergt.) 

Kelsey, Harlan P., 25th Recruiting Co., Unassigned. 

Kerrigan, William H., Hdq. Co., Gas Reg., Chemical Warfare service. 

Keyes, Daniel. Co. D, 301st Eng. 

Kibit, Stanley G., Co. B, 104th Inf. 

Kilker, John A., 4th Co., C. A. C. 

Killips, Albert E., Aviation Rcd. Div. 2d Section. 

King, H. Samuel, Batt. B, 20th F. A. 



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King, Elroy F., 68th C. A. C. 

Kirwan, George F., Unit 26, Sales Commissary, Inf. 

Kirwan, James E., 303d Reg. Field Hosp. San. Tr. 301. 

Kirwin, Frederick R., Co. D, 101st Inf. 

Kirwin, Fred, Hdq. Co., 327th Inf. (Sergt.) 

Kissell, Alexander, 4th Co., 2d M. M. Reg. Air Service. ^Corp.) 

Kissell, Frank, Officers' Training Camp, Camp Lee. 

Knapik, Steve, Regular Army. 

Knight. Rabh F., 8th Batt., 306th F. A. 

Knox, Albert D., Co. B, 104th Inf. 

Knox, Harold W., Hdq. Co., 105th Inf. (Color Sergt.) 

Kondrat, Frank, Co. K, 73d Inf. 

Kozial, John, (Information Lacking.) 

Kraus, Julius, Med. Corps. 

Kucerik, Anton, 8th Co., 2d Bn. 151st D. B. 

Kuecha, Normand W., Co. H, 21st Eng. 

Kupec, Charles Jr., Machine Gun Co., Off. Training Sch. (Sergt.) 

Kupec, Charles R., 5th Prov. Aero Wing, 350th Squadron. (Sergt.) 

Kutulski, John, Co. A, 308th Inf. 



Laberge, Arthur J., Base Hosp. Med. Corps. 

Lago, Ernesto R., (Information Lacking.) 

Lane, Robert P., Hdq. Troop, 12th Div. 

LaPlante, Peter J., Co. D, R. R. Eng. (Canadian.) 

LaPorte, C. F., (Information Lacking.) 

Lee, Andrew J., Co. B, 121st Eng. 

Lee, Warren D., Hos. Corps, Base Hosp. 92. (Deceased.) 

Lemire, Charles E., Co. C, 504th Eng. 

Lemire, Henry J., Co. D, 307th Eng. (Sergt.) 

Lemire, Herbert C, Co. B, 116th Field Signal Bn. 

Lemire, Peter J., 45th Co., 12th Bn. (Cook.) 

Lempke, Ernest Jr., 9th Casual Co. 

Lenois, Fred, Eng. (Sergt.) 

Lenois, Philip A., 5th Utility Eng. (Corp.) 

]^evine, Israel B., S. A. T. C. 

Levine. Solomon J., Co. K, 328th Inf. 

Lillis, Thomas F., Uni. of Vermont Gov. Trade School. 

Lillis, John E., (English Army.) (Deceased.) 

Lindsey, John, 37th Co., 10th 'Bn. D. B. 

Lindsey, Robert C, Unit 6, C. A. C , Regular Army. 

Littlejohn, Cyril M., Inf. Regular Army. (2d Lieut.) 

Lockvvood, Henry C.. Co. C, 112th Inf. 

Logic, Thomas T., Field Artillery. (Capt.) 

Long, Arthur B., Med. Supply Dept. 

Loomis, Donald D., S. A. T. C. 

Loomis, Elmer C, Co. B, 104th Inf. 

Lowe, Henry G., Guard Duty. (Deceased.) 

Luchocki, Charles J., ('Information Lacking.) 

Lucia, Charles E., S. A. T. C. 



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Lynch, Daniel F., Batt. A, 320th H. F. A. 
Lynch, Edward J., Chem. Warfare Dept., 2d Bn. 
Lynch, James M., Co. E, 308th Inf. (Deceased.) 
Lynch, Thomas J., 882d Aero Squadron. (Corp.) 



M 

MacDonald, James, Co. B, 20th Bn. Inf. (Canadian.) 

Machiewictz, John, Co. H, 316th Inf. 

Maciorowski, Frank J., Co. M, 326th Inf. 

Maciorowski, Wladislaw, (Information Lacking.) 

MacKay, Peter C, Co. D, 1st Depot Bn. Inf. (Canadian.) 

Mahonev, Cornehus D., Co. D, 301st Eng. 

Mahoney, James A., Batt. D, 33d F. A. 

Mahoney, James T., S. A. T. C. 

Mahoney, John F., Hdq. Co., 363d Inf. (Sergt.) 

Mahoney, John R., S. A. T. C. 

Mahoney, Thomas H., Jr., 7th Co., Dev. Bn., 6th Inf. 

Malloy, Edward A., Aviation Photography. Unassigned. 

Maloney, John J., 3d Batt., Machine Gun Depot. (Canadian.) 

Maloney, Michael J., 196th Aero Squadron. (Sergt.) (Deceased.) 

Maloney, Martin F., Co. A, M. P. Inf. 

Maloney, Thomas J., 494th Aero Squadron. 

Mann, James B., 251st Aero Squadron. (Sergt.) 

Manning, William E., Co. C, 504th Eng. 

Marcotte, Napoleon E., 745th Motor Truck Co. (Corp.) 

Marcoullier, Roy A., 7th Co., C. A. C. 

Marcoullier, William J., 65th Co., Spruce Squadron, Air Service. 

Markham, Stanley L., Co. D, Motor'Truck Div., F. A. (Wagoner.) 

Marichak, Tohn, 123d Aero Squadron. (Sergt.) 

Marquette,' Frederick F., Repair Unit 302, M. T. C. Prov. Co. 5. 

Marr, Dr. Robert McC, Med. Dept. (1st Lieut.) 

Martel, Paul G., Co. D, 104th Inf. 

Martin, Joseph J., S. A. T. C. 

Maschin, Henry, 63d Balloon Co. (Chauffeur.) 

McAvoy, Frank S., Officers' Training Sch. Inf. (2d Lieut.) 

McCarthy, ^r. Richard P., Dental Res. Corps Inf. 9th Reg. (1st Lieut.) 

McCormick, Charles L., S. A. T. C. 

McDermott, Daniel R., 158th Amb. Corps, 115th San. Train. (Sergt,) 

McDermott. John J., Jr., Co. C, 24th Eng. 

McEwan, Walter A., 8th Co., 2d Bn., 151st D. B. 

McEwan, William S., Co. H, 308th Inf. 

McGowan, Arthur M., 3d Co., Public Utilities Inf. (Corp ) 

McMahon, Martin M., 10th Aero Construction Co. 

McMahon, Robert P., Batt. B, 60th F. A. (Sergt.) 

McMahon, Thomas P., Q. M. Corps. 

Mercier, Earle V., (Information Lacking.) 

Merrick, Howard S.. 304th Amb. Co. (Wagoner.) 

Michalek, William, 103d Ordnance Depot. 

Miller, Bertice M., Machine Gun Co., 328th Inf. 



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JESSE J. FAIRBROTHER 
Killed in Action, Aug. 10', 1918 



JULIUS WOZENSKI 
Killed in Action, Aug. 1, 1918 





JAMES P. HENDRIX 
Died Camp Wadsworth, Oct. 13, 1918 



DAVID A. HENDRIX, JR. 
Died Camp Upton, Sept. 23, 1918 



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Miller, Charles E., Q. M. Dept. 

Miller, Fred J., (Limited Service.) 

Miller, George W., Co. C, Aero Squadron. (Sergt.) 

Miller, John H., Field Artillery. 

Miller, Preston T., Truck Co. 52, Q. M. Dept. (Sergt.) 

Minelga, Frank, Co. E, 9th Inf. 

Miner, Arthur E, Batt. E, 10th F. A. (Corp.) 

Mitus, Joseph, Co. E, 8th Eng. (Sergt.) 

Modena, Attilio A., Co. H, 314th Inf. 

Modena, Ralph D., Co. M, 3d Eng. (Corp.) 

Moody, George, Co. K, 15th Inf. Regulars. (Corp.) 

Moore, Michael J., Eastern Dept. Headquarters. (Major.) 

Moriarty, Jeremiah A., 325th Reg., Machine Gun Co. (Saddler.) 

Moriarty, Thomas, Co. D, 104th Inf. 

Morris, Bernard, Troop H, 6th Cavalry. 

Morris, Edwin, Co. B, 5th Trench Mortar Batt., H. A. 

Morrison, William P., Batt. D, 25th F. A. (Corp.) 

Morse, WilHam DeForrest, (Information Lacking.) 

Moseley, Stanley, Co. A, 1st Dev. Bn., 151st D. B. 

Mudrak, John, 504th Eng. 

Mulvihill, Patrick J., Co. F, 6th Eng. (Corp.) 

Murdock, John, Co. C, 504th Eng. 

Murphy, Francis E., 29th Co., 8th Bn., 151st D. B. Post Exchange 

(Sergt.) 
Murphy, John J., Co. I, 326th Inf. (Corp.) 
Musistowski, John, Co. F, 53d Pioneer Inf. 



N 

Nahlovsky, Vaclav, Ambulance Co. 30, 5th San. Train. Med. Dept. 

(Sergt. Major.) 
Nash, Fordvce L., Co. D, 61st Ammunition Train. 
Nash, Lloyd E., Hdq. Det. 158th Inf. A. S. C. 
Nelo. Charles, (Information Lacking.) 
Nelson, Arthur K., Co. D, Camp Utilities. 
Nicholas, Charles W,, 59th F. A. 
Nicoll, David R., 18th Ammunition Train. 18th Div. 
Noble, Arthur H, Troop G, Cavalry. (Mess Sergt.) 
Noble, Daniel J., 1104th Aero Squadron. (Sergt.) 
Noble, George, Batt. B, 73d C. A. C.- 
Noble, Raymond M., Aviation. 
Noble, Merrill D., 495th Aero Squadron. 
Nowtak, August, (Information Lacking.) 



O 

O'Brien, Daniel J., 29th Co., 8th Bn., D. B. 
O'Connor, Charles R., Trench Artillery. 
O'Connor, Edward M., Batt. E, 6th H. F. A 
O'Day, William F., Med. Corps. (Sergt.) 



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O'Donnell, John P., Co. F, 307th Ammunition Train. 
O'Hare, Maurice F., Batt. A, 55th C. A. C. 
O'Hare, Robert, 470th Aero Squadron. (Cook.) 
Oleksak, Frank B., Veterinary Hosp. No. 1. 
Oleksak, Lawrence, Co. D, 61st Ammunition Train. 
OHva, Joseph, Batt. C, 2d Bn., 1st Prov. Dev. Brig. F. A. 
OHnsky, John B., Co. A. 29th Inf. 
Openowski, Stanislaw, Batt. F, 321st F. A. 
O'Rourke, Peter, Co. B, 53d Pioneer Inf. (Corp.) 
Osborne, Lewis J., Provost Guard Inf. 
Osden, Raymond E., Veterinary. 
Oxman, Samuel, 9th Co., 3d Exten. Bn. 



Pahner, Earl L., Co. G, 73d Inf. (Corp.) 

Paluska, Charles, 29th Co., 8th Bn., D. B. 

Pardo, Alex F., Co. D, 104th Inf., S. O. S. 

Parker, Earl L., 21st Co., 151st D. B. 

Paroline, Antonio, Co. L, 325th Inf. (Corp.) 

Paroline, Ernest, Evacuation Hosd. 36. 

Paulson, Edward E., Co. F, 326th Inf. Also 342d F. <v G. Co., A. R. 

D. (Corp.) 
Paulson, Lawrence C. Jr., 4th Co., C. A. C. 
Paulson, Sern M., Co. A, 102d Eng. 
Pease, Melsome A., Co. B, 323d Signal Corps. 
Pendleton, Elmer H., Replacement Co., Army Service Corps. 
Perez, Bantista G., (Information Lacking.) 
Peritz, Stanley, (Information Lacking.) 
Perrv, Ralph W., Aviation. (2d Lieut.) 
Phelan, Cyrus D., 48th Co., 12th Bn., D. B 
Phelan, William C, 48th Co., 12th Bn.. D. B. 
Pidgeon, Frank, Troop G, 2d Cavalry. 
Pietras, Antoni, Supply Co., 80th F. A. 
Pietras, Joseph, Supply Co., 80th F. A. 
Pietras, Wladyslaw, Co. C, 33d Inf. 
Piro, Frederico T., 21st Co., 6th Bn., 151st D. B. 
Piper, John F., 304th Machine Gun. 

Plaice, Stanlev L., Medical Supplv Denot.. B. S. 2. (Sergt.) 
Plumb, Charles C, Batt. A, 103d F. A. (Sergt.) 
Plumer, Ellsworth H., Aviation Photogranhy Sec. 
Polkowski, Joseph, Co. K,, 314th Inf. (Deceased.) 
Pomeroy, Ralph H., 301st Inf. 
Popko, Gonizzy, Batt. F, 6th F. A. 
Po})Owich, Basil, (Information Lacking.) 
Porter, Arthur, Co. C, 4th Rep. Bn. Inf. (2d Lieut.) 
Porter, William E., Co. C, 519th Eng. ^Ser^t.) 
Portilla, Inocencio, 21st Co., 6th lin . 151st D. B. 
Porzer, Walter K., C. A. C. ^2d Lieut.) 
Pose, Antonio, 46th Co., 12th l^,n.. 151st D. B. 
Power, Dr. T. Edward, Dental Reserve Corps. (Capt.) 



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Prince, Ralph A., 816th Aviation Section Signal Corps. (Cadet.) 
Prince, Robert K., Ordnance Dept. Eng. Div. (2d Lieut) 
Provin, Robert A., 6th Anti-Air Craft Mach. Gun Batt. 
Pulawski, Stanislaw, Co. D, 327th Inf. 
Putnam, Francis H., (Informatoin Lacking.) 

Q 

Quesnel, George, Co. B, 336th Mach. Gun. 
Ouimper, Ernest T., Ordnance. (Sergt.) 
Ouimper, Nelson J., Ordnance. 
Ouimper, Oscar H., Ordnance. (Sergt.) 

R 

Raikowski, Joseph, Co. A, 23d Inf. (Corp.) 

Randall, Nelson J., 336th Machine Gun. 

Range, Walter L., Co. 6, 1st Reg., Motor Mechanic, Air Service. (Corp ) 

Range, Gustave, Co. A, 6th Anti-Air Craft. 

Reagan, Martin PYancis, 504th Eng. 

Redmond, Edward John, Ordnance. (Corp.) 

Redmond, Edward Joseph, Co. D, 23d Reserves Inf. (Canadian.) 

Regan, William L., Co. C, Machine Gun. 

Rehor, Charles V., Co. C, Machine Gun, 74th Inf. 

Rehor, Joseph, 25th Balloon Co. (Corp.) 

Rehor, Oldrich, Construction Div. 

Reinhold, Oscar B., Co. K, 328th Inf. 

Rice, Walter M., Medical Coros. (Sergt.) 

Richards, Donald L., Supply Co., 311th Inf. (1st Lieut.) 

Riley, Edward J., 254th Aero Squad. 

Riley, Harold T., Unassigned. 

Rilev, Thomas J., Co. D, 310th Cavalry. 

Ring, Carlyie C, S. A. T. C. 

Rising, Chester W., Co. C, 302d Inf. Supplv Train. 

Roache, Frank J. Co. B, 347th Inf. 

Roach, James H., Medical Detach. 

Roach, Clarence A., Co. C, 314th Inf. 

Robbins, Clifford A., Co. F, 5th Inf. (Deceased.) 

Robeda, Eugene R., 14th Co., C. A. C. (Corp.) 

Robert, Frank F., Hdq. Co., Motor Batt., C. A. C. 

Robinson, Gregson F., 2d Co., 1st Rcd. Bn., 151st D. B. 

Robtoy, Frank, Co. M, 326th Inf. 

Rodriquez, lose, 21st Co., 6th Bn., 151st D. B. 

Rogalsky, John, Co. K, 18th Inf. (Cook.) 

Rogers. William Michael, SuddIv Co., 310th Reg., Q. M. Dept. 

Root. Charles W., Co. B, 317th"Reg., Signal Corps.' 

Roraback, George W., jr.. Motor Transport Corps. (Corp.) 

Rost, John P., Co. D, i04th Inf. (Cook.) 

Rowley, Lawrence McK., Co. L, 2d Prov. Inf. 

Rukowicz, Michael, Co. K, 321st Inf. 

Rumplik, Louis, Hdq. Co., 10th F. A. 



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OLDRICH SCHINDLER 
Died Camp Sevier, Oct. 14, 1918 RODERICK R. DRYSDALE (Sergt) 

Died Camp Colt, Oct. 3, 1918 




JOHN HUSSEY (Sergt.) 

Killed in Action, Oct. 16, 1918 

Awarded Distinguished Service 

Cross 







WILLIAM J TEAHAN 
Died of Wounds, Oct. 21, 191 



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Rumplik, Rudolph, Machine Gun Co., 301st Reg. 

Russell, Tohn J.," 5th Co., 105th Reg., Q. M. Corps. 

Russell, Thomas P., 11th Co., 14th Eng. 

Rutka, Edward J., Co. A, 149th Machine Gun. 

Ryalls, Alovouis, (Information Lacking.) 

Ryan, Charles D., Co. D, 104th Inf. 

Ryder, Malcolm P., 13th Prov. Co., 1st Training Brig., Air Service. 



Sabonis, Joseph, 19th Co., 151st D. B. 

Sacone, Joseph, (Information Lacking.) 

Sadowski, Alex, Co. M, 22d Inf. Regular Army. (Corp.) 

Saglad, John, Co. A, 326th Inf. 

Saidak, Antonio, Batt. D, C. A. C. 

Saltus, Raymond E., Batt. D, 3d F. A. 

.Sampson, Aueust, 33d Heavy F. A. 

Sanford, Alfred O., 2d Inf. (2d Lieut.) 

Sanford, Richard H., S. A. T. C. 

Sarzen, Cornelius, Co. E, 60th Inf. (Deceased.) 

Sarzen, Frederick R., Batt. F, 305th F. A. 

Saunders, Dr. Frederick PL, Hdq. 9th Inf. Dental Corps. (Major.) 

Scanlon, Thomas F., Co. B, 25th Eng. (Corporal.) 

Scheip, Robert W., Supply Co., 49th Inf. (Wagoner.) 

Schindler, Oldrich J., Hdq. Co., 50th Inf. Band^ (Deceased.) 

Schlatka, John J., (Information Lacking.) 

Schoenrock, Frank A., Batt. E, 77th F. A. 

Schultz, Edward J., 301st Eng. Train. (Wagoner.) 

Schuyler, Adriques, 2d Bn., Pioneer G. & F. Corps, C. W. S. (Sergt.) 

Scullv, Francis W., 325th Machine Gun Batt. 

Searle, Edward E , Co. K, 40th Eng. 

J^^elcan, John J., Signal Corps, Aviation. 

Senecal, Joseph W., Engineers, Q. M. Corps. 

Senk, Bastow, Co. G, 306th Inf. 

Sharland, William H., Co. C, Duke of Cornwall's Li. Inf. (English 

Army.) 
Sharp, Dr. George A., Medical Corps. (Capt.) 
Shaw, C. Dudley, Medical Dept., 104th Inf. (Sergt.) 
Shea, Eu8:ene J., Co. C, 39th Eng. 
Shea, Peter, 2d Co., 1st D. B. Inf. 
Sheehan, Daniel F., Co. C, 326th Inf. 
Sheehan, Edward J., Jr., Co. K, 104th Inf. (Corp.) 
Sheehan, William F., Hdq. Co., 233d M. P. Inf. ' 
Shepard, p:dwin F., Co. K, 314th Inf. 
Sherman, Waldo K., (Information Lacking.) 
Silverman, Nathan, Co. D, 23d Inf. (Corp.) 
Simanowicz, Tapilius, Hdq. Troop, 4th Army Corps, Cavalry. 
Simons, Peter, (Information Lacking.) 
Sisson, Clayton V., 54th Machine Gun Bn. (Corp.) 
Skimenski, Alex., (Information Lacking.) 
Slein, James, Batt. B, 17th Bn., F. A. 



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WARREN D. LEE 
Died Camp Greene, Oct. 14, 1918 









m^i^i^'-i^i^' '■f^i:mmm>^. 



CARL P. HARWOOD 
Died Dover. N. J., Oct. 17, 1918 





>« 




JOSEPH POLKOWSKI 

Died of Wounds, Oct. 12,1918 



CORNELIUS SARZEN 
Died of Wounds, Oct. 14, 1918 



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Smith, Henry G., S. A. T. C. 

Smith, Stanley K., Co. C, 301st Inf. (Capt.) 

Snow, John B., Co. E, 14th Eng. 

Snyder, Erederick M., Co. E, 5th Cavalry. 

Soper, Arthur C, Signal Corps, 55th Telegraph Bn. 

Soper, Wm. I., Jr., Batt. E, 10th E. A 

Spooner, Erank J.. 447th Aero Squadron. (Corp.) 

Squier, Arlington M., Co. H, 318th Inf. 

St. Peter, Thomas, Co. B, 104th Inf. 

Starkweather, William D., Batt. E, 46th C. A. C. (Sergt. 1st CI.) 

Stelmak, August, 4th Aero Squadron. 

Stevens, George M., Co. B, 10th Inf. (Sergt.) 

Stevens, William H., Bureau of Air Craft Production, fist Lieut.) 

Stipek, P>ai:ik. 328th Mobile Unit Q. M. Corps. 

Stomsky, Leon, Co. B, 102d Inf. 

Stone, John, Unassigned L. S. (Deceased.) 

Sullivan, Dennis E., Jr., S. A. T. C. 

Sullivan, Jeremiah E., Psychological Examining Board. 

Sullivan, Rafus J., Supply Co., 325th Inf. (Wagoner.) 

Sullivan, Thomas J., Co. B, 319th Machine Gun Bn. 

Supik, Anton J., Co. C, 326th Inf. 

Szelewicki, Joseph, Co. E, Dev. Bn. No. 2. 

Szostek, Jozef, Hdq. Troop, 76th Div. Inf. 

Szydlik, Alex E., (Information Lacking.) 



Tavlor, Everett M., Regular Army. (Corp.) 

Tavlor, Loms H., Med. Det., 326th Inf. (Sergt.) 

Taylor, Philip M., Co. M., 126th Inf. (Sergt.) 

Teahan, Wijliam J., Machine Gun Co., 325th Inf. (Deceased.) 

Thomas, Erank A., Co. C. 504th Eng.' f Sergt.) 

Titman, Claude E., Batt. A, 320th E. A. (Corp.) 

Titman, Palmer L., 4th Co, 151st D. B. 

Tomlian, Michael N., Batt. A, 2d E. A. (Corp.) 

Torivio, Antonio G., (Information Lacking.) 

Tracv, Wm. L„ Co. I, 38th Inf. 

Trvon, Harrv D., 70th Co., 18th Bn., 153d D. B. (Sergt.) 

Trzsko, Peter, Hdci. Co, 102d Inf. 

Tweedie, William, Co. D, 327th Inf. 

U 

Ungetheum, Walter J., 3d Bn., 151st D. B. Inf. (1st Lieut.) 
Upson, Henrv H , 301st Reg. Q. M. R. S. 

V 
Van Deusen, Edwin R., Hdq. E. A. R. D. (Lieut Col.) 
Van Denser. Clarence J., Co. A, 10th Machine Gun Bn... Also 269th 

M. P. Co. 
Vermes, Harold G., 3M Photo Section, Aviation. 
Vincenzo, Guiliano, (Information Lackino.) 



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Vitaris, Geizer, Co. C, 22d Inf. 

Vvska, Frank C, 8th Co., 2d Bn, 151st D. B. 



W 

Wade, W. Morgan, Troop H, 310th Cavah-y. 

Wadee, Clarence G., Medical Corps, 91st Base Hos. 

WalHs, G. Stanley, Hdq. Det. D. B. (Sergt.) 

Walsh, Thomas J., Ordnance No. 1. (Sergt.) 

Warga, Joseph, Batt. D, 150th F. A. 

\\'ashburn, Harry C, v32d Co. Officers' Tr. Sch. 

Waters, Thomas J., S. A. T. C. 

Weber, William G., 29th Co., 8th Bn., 151st D. B., Hdq. Det. 

Wegrzvn. Wladyslaw, Co. L, 2d Bn., D. B. Inf. (Deceased.) 

Welch,"' Clifford J., 46th Co., 12th Bn., D. B. 

Welchek, Charles, Co. E, 3d. Eng. 

Welcome, Earl S., Co. K, 42d Inf. 

Wells, George A., 4th Co., 10th Hos. Vet. Unit. (Sergt.) 

Wells, Henry, Co. A, 5th Eng. Train. (Sergt. 1st CI.) 

Whalen, Henry J., Co. C, 504th Eng. (Sergt.) 

Wheeler, Lyman W., (Information Lacking.) 

White, Joseph H., 19th Co., 5th Bn., D. B. 

Whitney, George F., 231st Prisoner of War Escort Co. 

Wholean, Joseph E., Hdq. Co, 302d Inf. (1st Lieut.) 

Wholean, William J., 4th Inf. 3d Div. (2d Lieut.) 

Wielesyk, Joseph, 5th Co., Ordnance. 

Wilemcvk, Frank F., 146th Inf. 

Williams, Archie, Batt. D, 102d F. A. (Corp.) 

Williams, Clifton F., 18th Hdq. Co.. F. A. 

Williams, Frank, 317th Field Sig. Corps, Co. B. (Chauffeur.) 

Williams, Fred C. Jr., S. A. T. C. 

Wilson, J. Ellis, S. A. T. C. 

Wise, Charles, Co. K, 104th Inf. 

Wiskunas, Kleasas C, (Information Lacking.) 

Woods, Frederick E., Co. H, 1st Army Hdqs. 

Wozenski. Julius, Co. A, 128th Inf. (Deceased.) 

Wright, James Luther, Co. D, 14th R. R. Eng. (Corp.) 



Y 

Yanezo, Mariano G., (Information Lacking.) 
Yarmesky, John R., Co. C, 504th Eng. 
Young, Alg-'e R., Machine Gun Co., 36th Inf. 
Yurish, Joseph, Medical Corps. 



Zaki. Frank, Co. D, 102d Inf. 
Zamboni, Carlo, (Information Lacking.) 
Zarzeski, Anthony, Salvage Dept., Q. M. Corps. 



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Ziebert, Theodore, Base Hospital, Med. Dept. 

Zombik, Frank, 1st Overseas Casual Co., Cook. (Corporal.) 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

Among those in the service for a brief time were Franklin N. 
Banta, Charles E. Brazee, Theodore Duoort, Dionisio Fernandez, M. 
W. Hewitt, Edward C. Hills, Jr., Harold H. Hubbard, Joseph 
Klakouskovi, Raymond Lotherington, Timothy J. Noonan^ Lewis R. 
Sweatland, Jr. 



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LIEUTENANT COMMANDER CHARLES W. DEPPLXG, JR. 

United States Navy (Medical). Westfield High school 1907. Yale Medical 1912. 

Son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Depping. In Navy since July 1, 1915. 



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NAVY LIST 



A 



Aldrich, Frank D., Chief Machinist Mate. 
Aldrich, Harold J., 2d. CI. Seaman. 



B 

Barnes, George W., 1st CI. Seaman, 

Barnes, Harry C, 2d CI. Seaman. 

Bein, Gustave L., Chief B'tsw'n. Mate. 

Bein, Harold R., Training Station. 

Beman, Reuben A., Bn. N, 363d Co. (Marines.) 

Benjamin, Ernest H., Commissary, Hospital. 

Bike, Alex. T., 1st CI. Engineman. 

Bike, John J., (Information Lacking.) 

Blanchard, Gerald W., Naval Aviation. (Marines.) 

Bolton, George B., Chief Mach. Mate. 

Boyce, Edward J., 1st CI. Storekeeper. 

Brown, Alfred E., Gunner's Mate. 

Burlingame, George E., (Information Lacking.) 

Burns, Louis F., Q. M. 1st Class. 



Callahan, Thomas, Co. A, 1st Bn., 11th Reg. (Marines.) (Corp.) 

Campbell, Walter M., 2d CI. Seaman. 

Casey, Timothy F., 2d CI. Seaman. 

dayman, Benjamin, 3d CI. Gunner's Mate, Rifle Range Coach. 

Coburn, Gordon W., 2d CI. Seaman. 

Connor, Frederick A., 1st CI. Seaman. 

Corcoran, Charles F., 1st CI. Seaman. 

Cotter, Charles J., Med. Corps, Pharmacist Mate. 

Cotter, Robert E., 2d CI. Seaman. 

Cullen, Joseph P., 29th Co., 8th Bn., Sub. Chaser 321. 



D 

Deming, Edward H., 1st CI. Seaman. 

Depi)ing, Dr. Charles \\\. Jr.. Med. Corps. (Lieut Commander.) 

Donovan, Edward E., 2d CI. Fireman. 



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^*t^V^^*5|^^^ 





STANLEY AMIETEN 
Killed in Action, Oct. 3, 1918 



JAMES M. LYNCH 
Killed in Action, Oct. 8, 1918 




^^^^^iOH 



LAWRENCE M. HENCHEY 

Died Westfield, Dec. 23, 1918, Only 
Westfield man in Navy to die 



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Dorman, Earle F., Commissary Steward, C. P. O. 

Dougherty, James F., Seaman. 

Drysdale, Alexander, Student Navy Tr. Corps. 

Dubia, Frank W., Gunner, Aviation. 

Dunbar, Charles O., Radio Operator. 

Durkin, Joseph R., Q. M. 1st Class. 



Egleston, Charles W., 1st CI. Cook. 
Egleston, Clayton T., 2d CI. Seaman. 
Engleski, Benj. G., 3d CI. Fireman. 
English, John F., 2d CI. Yeoman. 
Ensign, Richard W., 2d CI. Seaman. 
Ensworth, G. Frederick, C. S. M., Aviation. 



Fallon, Stephen J., 2d CI. Machinist. 

Finnell, J. Herbert, Q. M. 

Flouton, Wm. A. Jr., 1st CI. Sub. Torpedo Machinist. 

Fox, Walter L, Chief Petty Officer. 

Fristik, John, 1st CI. Machinist Mate. 

Fuller, Earl J., 2d CI. Machinist, Aviation. 



Gasper, John W., 2d CI. Seaman. 
Gemme, Arthur L., Hosp. App. 1st CI. 
Gemme, Harry F., Chief Pharmacist Mate. 
Gibbons, Allan S., 1st CI. Painter. 
Gibbons, Carl D., Ship's Cook 3d Class. 
Gibbs, Ravmond E., 2Vl CI. Machinist Mate. 
Gillett, Darwin L., Q. M. N. R. Flying Corps. 
Griffin, John F., Chief Mach. Mate, Aviation. 



H 

Hatton, WiHmm J., 2d CI. Mechanic. 

Henchev, Lawrence M., Plumber & Fitter. (Deceased.) 

Hibert, William T., Q. M., 3d CI. 

Hickey, David J., 1st CI. Pharmacist Mate. 



I 
Ties, Raymond E., 1st CI. Storekeeper. 



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LIEUTENANT COMMANDER JAMES H. STRONG 
United States Navy. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Leander Strong. Graduated West- 
field High school 1908, and from Annapolis Naval Academy 1913. 



WESTFIELD AND THE WORLD WAR 33 



J 

James, Edwin P., 1st CI. Machinist. 
Jensen, Peter Jr., Musician. 

K 

Katt, Henrv F., 1st CI. Butcher. 
Keenan, James W., Gunner's Mate. 
Kelliher, John J.. Landsman. 
Kelsey, Hugh D., 2d CI. Machinist. 
King, Harold M., 1st CI. Seaman. 
Kratochvil, Joseph F., Bandmaster. 
Kvitsky, Joseph R., 2d CI. Musician. 



Leary, Daniel E., 2d CI. Gunner's Mate. 
Lee, Burt M., (Information Lacking.) 
Lempke, Earl J., 2d CI. Yeoman. 
Lewis, Edward A., Machinist Mate. 
Liswell, Nathan W., 2d CI. Fireman. 
Lucia, Clifford C, (Ensign.) 



M 

Marcoullier, John E., Electrician 1st CI. 
Marshall. Robert A., 2d CI. Seaman. 
Martel, Eugene G., 2d CI. Machinist Mate. 
Martin, Francis J., Radio School. 
McConnell, Albert H., 1st CI. Fireman. 
McConnell, Charles D., 2d CI. B'tsw'n Mate. 
McGourty, John F., Mining Squad, Seaman. 
McMahon, John K., Radio Operator. 
Melego, John L., (Information Lacking.) 
Meserve, James F., Seaman. 
Miller, Burgess R., 2d CI. Seaman. 
Miller, Zebina F., 2d CI. Seaman. 
Moore, Lewis A., 3d CI. Yeoman. 
Munroe, Harold S.. 1st CI. Machinist Mate. 
Murphy, John E , 2d CI. Seaman. 
Murphy, lohn P., Ir., 2d CI. Seaman 
Murphy, William J., 1st CI. Machinist. 



N 
Noble, Raymond M., Aviation. 

O 

O'Donnell, William M., 2d CI. Cook. 



34 WESTFIELD AND THE WORLD WAR 

O'Neil, Raymond, 1st CI. Seaman. 
Ormsbee, Ednumd F., 2d CI. Seaman, P. O. 



Palmer, Earl L., Water Tender. 
Parker, Robert G., 1st CI. Mechanic. 
Parker, William D., Naval Academy. 
Paroline, Jean, 2d CI. Seaman. 
Paulick, Joseph, (Information Lacking.) 
Paulick, William, (Information Lacking.) 
Pendleton, Benjamin S., 1st CI. Seaman. 
Phillips, Robert J., Chief Electrician. 
Pokorny, Charles R., 2d CI. Engineer. 
Pokorny, Rudolph E., Radio Operator. 
Provost, Alexander. (Junior Lieut.) 



R 

Raymond, Leonard J., Off. Tr. School. (Marines.) 

Reed, Clarence H., 1st CI. Seaman. 

Reed, Louis R., 2d CI. Machinist Mate. 

Reilly, Michael R., (Information Lacking.) 

Reinhold, Frank W., Machinist. 

Roache, Frederick, (Information Lacking.) 

Robinson, Howard S., Aviation. (Flight Ensign.) 

Robinson, Russell H., Machinist. 

Rose, James M. Jr., Q. M. 

Rowland, Thomas W., 2d CI. Machinist Mate. 



Scanlon, Patrick E., 1st CI. Machinist Mate. 

Schoonmaker, Ernest W., 1st CI. Hosp. Apprentice. 

Schultz, Joseph J., 2d CI. Seaman. 

•^exton, Baliard S., 1st CI. Machinist Mate. 

Sherman, Raymond, 1st CI. Fireman. 

Siska, Paul T., (Information Lacking.) 

Soper, Frederick, 1st CI. Seaman. 

Smith, Livingston N., 2d CI. Yeoman. 

Snow, Adnah L., 2d CI. Storekeeper. 

Stevenson, Winfield M.. 1st CI. Carpenter's Mate. 

Strong, James H., Lieut. Commander. 

Sullivan, Charles W., 1st CI. Seaman. 

Sullivan, Robert E., Med. Corps, W. O. Steward. 

Sullivan, Russell H., Pay Clerk. 



Taylor, Edward P., Student Naval Unit at Yale. 
Tavlor, Raymond W., Marines. 



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Thomas, Harry L., Aviation, 1st CI. Carpenter's Mate. 

Thouin, Alex F., Ship's Cook. 

Tierney, Arthur J., 1st CI. Machinist Mate. 

Tierney, Edgar F., Ensign. 

Tierney, Paul E., Chief Yeoman. 

Tryon, Albert E., Q. M. 

Tryon, Andrew H., 2d CI. Seaman. 

Tuohey, J. Francis, Engineer. 

Tyler, Norman S., 2d CI. Seaman. 

W 

Waters, James C, Hosp. Assist., 1st Class. 
Welch, Charles, 2d CI. Seaman. 
Welcome, Ernest H., 2d CI. Seaman. 
Wesson, Edward P., 1st CI. Seaman. 
Whittemore, Harold, 2d CI. B'tsw'n Mate. 
Whittemore, Howard, Paymaster's Clerk. 
Williams, Henry G., 2d CI. Seaman. 
Wilson, William S., Chief Gunner's Mate. 
Wolcott, Edwin A., Q. M., 1st CI. 




36 WESTFIELD AND THiE WORLD WAR 



Westfield*s War Activities 



While the great conflict was in progress Westfield residents dis- 
played a commendable brand of loyalty and patriotism combined with 
self sacrifice and a wholehearted spirit of liberality that, in retrospect, 
seems almost unbelievable. In pre-war times to have said that in West- 
field it would be possible within two years' time to raise for Liberty 
Loans and various war activities, a sum totaling more than $4,000,000 
would have met with positive denials. Yet it was done and done gladly 
when the public mind once reached the conclusion that financial as well 
as moral and physical support was needed by the Government and the 
various agencies engaged in bringing the war to a quick and successful 
conclusion. 

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE 

This committee was appointed at the request of the Massachusetts 
Committee on Public Safety as the result of a joint meeting of citizens 
and the Board of Selectmen. The Committee was named March 30, 
1917 and included Percy N. Hall, Joseph A. Kenyon, Rev. Clement E. 
Holmes, Daniel F. Doherty, Arthur S. Kneil. Mr. Hall represented the 
Selectmen but later was succeeded by Morrell H. Moore. The Com- 
mittee organized with Rev. Mr. Holmes as Chairman. The organization 
was first called the "Home Defense League" and its duties came under 
four general heads. — Oversight of military preparedness, food produc- 
tion and conservation, loyalty and wartime civic parades. John J. 
Guinasso served as Secretary of the Committee until he enlisted. 

THE HOME GUARDS 

On April 2, 1917 the Home Guards were formed with 350 men 
signing for any duty that might be required of them. Dr. Frederick H. 
Saunders and John F. Guinasso, both of whom later joined the colors, 
enrolled 65 men, a full company, and this group became a part of the 
Massachusetts State Guards to take the place of the National Guards 
which had been mustered into the Federal vService. The men were 
mustered into the service of the Commonwealth on August 6, 1917. The 



WESTFIELD AND THE WORLD WAR 37 

local unit was designated as Co. E, 18th Infantry, Massachusetts State 
Guards. Louis E. Yelinek was the first Captain but he resigned in 
December, 1917 and was succeeded by J. Elmer Carlson. Harry C. 
Lane became 1st Lieutenant and Robert C. Loomis 2d Lieutenant. 
Armory headquarters were obtained in the Waterman Block, corner of 
Elm and Orange streets. A drum corps was organized which becamo 
known as the Liberty Drum Corps. During the Influenza epidemic of 
the fall of 1918 the Guards did special patrol and other duty under the 
supervision of the Board of Health and Public Safety Committee. 
Quarantine regulations were enforced and a splendid spirit of coopera- 
tion was shown with the Red Cross and other agencies. 



FUEL ADMINISTRATION 

The coal shortage in 1917 demanded prompt action and on Oct. 11 
the Committee recommended to James J. Storrow, State Fuel Adminis- 
trator, that Frank Grant, Edwin J. Smith and Arthur J. Norton be 
named to act with the State and Federal Fuel Administration. The 
recommendations were approved and Mr. Grant became Fuel Adminis- 
trator. To conserve fuel, regulations were put in force and consumers 
were limited to two-thirds of the ordinary supply. Coming as it did in 
a winter that was a record breaker for severity, fuel was at a premium 
and w^ood chopping became a favorite diversion. Churche-^; closed their 
auditoriums and cut down the services, the electric light plant was curbed 
in its output, signs were discontinued and regulations were made for 
office and stores and on prices. A limited number of holidays was also 
proclaimed in order to conserve the fuel. 



THE FOOD SITUATION 

In April 1917 a Committee on Food Production and Conservation 
was named and immediate steps w^ere taken to forstall the threatened 
.^shortage of food and to make the town as near self supporting as possi- 
ble. This Bureau was organized effectively and Lewis B. Allyn became 
Chairman of the Production end and Miss Lucy D. Gillett of the Con- 
servation. 'Not a Foot of Wasted Land" was the slogan of the Com- 
mittee and with the cooperation of the citizens and the farmers the crop 
acreage that year increased more than v300 percent. Most of the large 
manufacturing establishments furnished land for their employes and 
scores of acres were then, and are still being, used for home gardens. 
E. R. Hawley became Supervisor of the gardens. Organized efforts 
were made to secure extra labor for the farmers that summer. Fully 40 



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JOHN STONE 

Died Fort Ontario, N. Y., Oct. 9, 
1918 



CATINO CARNEBUCCI 
Killed in Action, Oct. 5, 1918 




WLADISLAW WEGRZYN 
Died Camu Devens, Sept. 23, 1918 



WESTFIELD AND THE WORLD WAR 39 



acres of war gardens were under supervision. Lessons in canning and 
drying were conducted by experts by the Conservation department. 

FOOD ADMINISTRATION 

Lewis B. Allyn was named as Food Administrator and he Vv^as 
delegated to see that the stringent regulations of the Government were 
complied with. Everybody recalls the rules for wheatless days, the 
meatless days, the limited amount of sugar in stock — how men and 
women and children stood in line and "stormed" the provision stores for 
a pound package of sugar — how hotel and restaurant men were limited 
in the serving of the essential foods and how the substitute food tasted 
for a while. The great majority took the restrictions in good part and 
abided by the rules. Some attempts at hoarding wheat flour and sugar 
were thwarted and stocks distributed. The Administrator regulated 
sales, and prices, in some instances, were fixed by the Government. 

LOYALTY 

Careful watch was kept of persons suspected of disloyalty, both of 
s^peech and rxtion, and only a limited number of cases was reported to 
the Federal authorities. Westfield took high rank in this respect all 
through the war. 



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Merchant Marine 



The Government encouraged enlistments in this branch during the 
war but the insurance and allowance and allotment features of the 
Army and Navy w^ere not a part of the Merchant Marine service. Percy 
N. Hall was designated as the Recruiting officer for this district and 
many young men were enrolled. Some were unable to enter other 
branches and there were instances of men seeing service in both the Mer- 
chant Marine and in the Army or Navy. The Westfield enlistments in 
the Merchant Marine were : — 



Brown, William C. 
Butler, Roger E. 
Carl, Theodore C. 
Cashen, R. W. 
Conway, William E. 
Crane, Francis T. 
Finnell, Joseph T. 
Hosmer, Guy W. 
Kelly, Daniel J. 
Kelly, John D. 
Liswell, Nathan W. 



Mesick, Eugene W. 
Miller, Zebina F. 
Roberts, Raymond R. 
Roberts, Stephen M. 
Sanborn, Albert A. 
Safifer, Moses 
Sundberg, Alfred E. 
Tear, Arthur W. 
Tryon, Robert L. 
Welch, Clifford J. 



WESTFIELD AND THE WORLD WAR 41 



Red Cross Nurses 



Westfield furnished no less than 11 Red Cross nurses for service 

at home in the various camps and hospitals and some were in close touch 

with the battle fronts of Europe. These nurses lived up to the traditions 

of their profession and performed valiant service for their country. The 

list : — 

Blech, Jennie McManus, Winifred M. 

Bourassa, Evelyn Miles, Helen A. 

Brown, Marion M. Robinson, Pearl 

Hildreth, Jessie E. Sopko, Theresa 

Lotherington, Richard Stoker, Helen E. 

McCarthy, Mary . 

OTHER WAR WORKERS. 

Three men from Westfield were engaged in Red Triangle work 
for the Young Men's Christian Association, Burton A. Prince, who was 
in France, PMgar Fielding, who was assigned to Italy and was honored 
by a commission as Captain as well as being awarded the Italian war 
cross, and Frank Killam, General Secretary of the local organization, 
who was detailed for special work in this country. The local Associa- 
tion gave all returned service men a free membership for three months. 
Secretary Killam and his associates had charge of the Red Triangle 
work all the time Camp Bartlett was in existence and the association 
building down town was thrown open for the boys. Hundreds took ad- 
vantage of the shower bath facilities. 

The Boy Scouts were active in many lines. The lads performed 
numerous acts of kindness and distributed thousands of pamphlets and 
leaflets for various organizations. They were enthusiastic workers for 
the Liberty Loans and had a tent on the Square a portion of the time. 
At public gatherings the boys were always in evidence to usher and to 
run errands and to make themselves generally useful. George L. Lewis, 
l^ibrarian at the Westfield Atheneum, was granted a leave of absence 
for some months in 1918 and served as a Camp Librarian in the work of 
the American Library Association under the Commission on Training 
Camp Activities of the War Department. Members of Whip City 
Council, Knights of Columbus, rendered many favors to the boys and 
their rooms in the Columbus block were open at all times for the ac- 
commodation of the returned soldiers. It was a service fully appreciated 
by the men and also in keeping with the record of the organization 
throus^hout the war. 



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WESTFIELD AND THE WORLD WAR 



The Polish Legion 



The Polish residents of Westfield manifested great interest in the 
progress of the war and were ever hopeful that their dream of an in- 
dependent Polish Nation would be one of the outcomes of the wai. 
When the Nation-wide movement was started for recruiting the Polish 
Legion, local Poles supported the movement with enthusiasm and no 
less than 40 Westfield men joined up with that organization. The list : — 



Alesanait, Wojciech 
Baldyga, Wincenty 
Budzinski, Jozef 
Bendnaz, Jan 
Bryla, Bronislaw 
Brodalski, Stanislaw 
Brzezinski, Antoni 
Bendnarski, Dominik 
Burek, Jan 
Cichowski, Piotr 
Czmielewski, Roman 
Fiodorkiewicz, Feliks 
Jewks. Stanislaw 
JuniewivTz, Czeslaw 
Kamirslvi, Aleksander 
Klenczak, Bazylii 
Kruszewski, Mikolaj 
Kuczelc, Jozef 
Lipinski, Wladyslaw 
Lisowski, Jan 



Zab 



Lizak, Jan 

Maciorowski, Wladyslaw 
Madzolewski, Julian 
Okarma, Jan 
Osinski, Piotr 
Paluska, Wladyslaw 
Podgorski, Wladyslaw 
Polakowski, Boleslaw 
Rant, Jozef 
Randomanski, Ignacy 
Strycharz, Franciszek 
Swiderski, Jozef 
Swiderski, Konslanty 
Szczucinski, Aleksander 
Tawler, Jan 

Tomaszewski, Franciszek 
Typper, Franciszek 
Uminski, Jan 
Wydra, Zygmond 
Zamojski, Jozef 
ierowski, Feliks 



THE ANTI-LOAFING LAW. 

The Massachusetts Legislature passed a law recomm':^nded by 
Governor Samuel W. McCall which required all able bodied n^en to be 
employed in some useful occupation during the war and all men not so 
employed, between 18 and 50 years, were required to register. Cornelius 
M. English, Clerk of the District Court of Western Hampden, was made 
Registration Agent under the Bureau of Statistics. This law had a 
splendid effect in putting at work many non-producers. 



WESTFIELD AND THE WORLD WAR 43 



The Draft Board 



Westfield was the headquarters for the Draft Board of Division 
No. 6 which comprised Westfield, West Springfield and Southwick. 
Arthur J. Desoe of West Springfield was the Chairman and his Asso- 
ciates were Dr. Edward S. Smith and Florence W. Burke of this town. 
Henry W. Hallbourg was the Chief Clerk of the Board. These meii 
had a busy time following the registration of the men and young men 
in the prescribed ages. Registration took place locally at the Town Hall 
June 5, 1917, June 5, 1918, August 24, 1918 and September 12, 1918. 
Men and women volunteered their services for assisting the Draft Board 
in this registration work and it is to the credit of the town that only a 
limited number of men maliciousW evaded the call to arms. 

No less than 725 men were inducted into the service from the dis- 
trict. Headquarters were made at the office of Mr. Hallbourg and 
Grand Army Hall was utilized for physical examinations and for instruc- 
tion work. Final instructions were also given several times at the Town 
Hall. The first big contingent went ofif to Camp Devens September 23, 
1917 and a rousing sendoff was given the boys at the Hall and at the 
railroad station. Another crowd started October 7 of the same year. 
After that the groups were smaller. 

The War Department officials had nothing but praise for the efii- 
ciency of the local work. A big parade was held September 11, 1918 
for arousing enthusiasm and instilling patriotism in connection with the 
registration the 12th. That registration was for all men between 18 and 
45 years. Societies representing all nationalities were in line together 
with secret orders, etc. Following the parade addresses were delivered 
by District Attorney Joseph B. Ely and Patrick J. McMahon. 

During the week of July 21, 1918 notice was received to organize 
a Committee on Public Instruction. This committee was duly organized 
July 30 at the rooms of the Exemption Board. Lewis B. Allyn of West- 
field was chosen Chairman, Fred H. Sibley of West Springfield, Vice 
Chairman and Kenneth E. Gillett of Southwick, Secretary. Various sub- 
committees were named and the object of the organization was to assist 
in preparing the draft selectives to go to camp willing, clean, loyal, in- 
telligent and sober citizens with a full realization of their duty. The 



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HENRY G. LOWE 

Died New York City, Oct. 19 1918 



GUST P. DEAIOPALES 
Died of Wounds, Sept. 16, 1918 




JOHN J. BRESNAHAN 
'Killed in Action, Oct. 23, 1918 



WESTiPIELD AND THE WORLD WAR 45 



first Westfield man to enter the service after being accepted by the Draft 
Board was WilHam F. Sheehan. 

Mr. De5oe was made Chief Inspector of the Draft Boards in Dis- 
trict No. 1 and Mr. Hallbourg was named as Assistant Inspector to re- 
view the work. Mr. Burke was later appointed Inspector of the War 
K.isk Insurance Bureau for this section. The first man to be drawn in 
the draft, No. 257, was Leonardo R. Caneda, a native of Spain. He was 
accepted for service but claimed exemption because of an aged motlier 
in his native land. Caneda disappeared and sent a letter from New York 
that he had returned to his home in Spain. He was never located. The 
first men to go to camp left from September 5 to 8 in 1917 and then carrjc 
the big quota of Sept. 23. In the four registrations there were 353 
enemy aliens registered and 905 aliens who claimed exemption. There 
v/ere, however, many aliens who waived their exemption rights and 
entered the Army to fight for the United States. 



46 WESTFIELD AND THE WORLD WAR 



Some of the War Cross Citations 



LOUIS H. TAYLOR: — "For extraordinary heroism m action near 
St. Juvin, France, October 11, 1918. Private Taylor repeatedly exposed 
himself to the concentrated machine gun and artillery fire, crossing the 
Aire river !=everal times and administered first aid to wounded men 
with complete disregard for his own safety." 

SERGEANT JOHN HUSSEY.— "October 16, 1918, near St. 
Juvin, France, after all officers had been killed or wounded, Sergeant 
Hussey assumed command of his platoon and with great bravery led 
it forward against a machine gun nest in the face of its direct fire and 
in performing this duty was killed himself." 

FRANK MINELGA: — "For extraordinary heroism in action near 
Modeah Ferme, France, October 8, 1918. When his command was held 
up by an enemy machine gun nest. Private Minelga advanced on the nest 
from the flank and captured it single handed." 



WESTFIELD AND THE WORLD WAR 47 



The Red Cross in Westfield 



It was but natural that the war should bring to the Red Cross 
organization a wonderful opportunity for service of the kind that counts 
in the trying times that the world was passing through. It was natural 
too, that Westfield people should respond enthusiastically and generously 
to all the calls for aid that this noble society sent out from time to time. 
Hundreds of local women and girls, many men and boys the firemen 
and representatives of other organizations, all began to knit woolen 
things of every description. Sweaters and stockings, wristers, helmets 
and scarfs were turned in in great numbers and there were calls for 
bandages, clothing, shoes, etc. Women worked on stated days at the 
Normal School gymnasium and Westfield went over the top on every 
occasion. The big Red Cross drive in June, 1917, resulted in sub- 
scriptions of more than $28,000 for Westfield and surrounding towns. 
The membership campaign in December, 1917, with James W. Hagar 
as Chairman, resulted in 3840 names being added to the Red Cross mem- 
bership. 

This greatly increased membership brought about changes in the 
]ocal organization and a reorganization took place January, 18, 1918. The 
members decided to retain their affiliation with the Springfield Chapter 
and the Westfield Branch elected these officers : — Chairman, Edwin W. 
Smith ; vice chairmen, Mrs. Howard G. Noble, Mrs. Eugene Doherty, 
Mrs. Frederick L. Parker, Mrs. Edward H. Hull ; secretary, Mrs. Harry 
B. Putnam; treasurer, Mrs. Matthew W. Shine; executive committee, 
the officers and Edward T. Fowler, Joseph A. Kenyon, Mrs. Charles J. 
Little, Mrs. Clarence K. Prince. 

Splendid work was done by the Red Cross during the influenza 
epidemic in the Fall of 1918 and scores of families and hundreds of 
children were temporarily cared for. In September, 1918, the Red Cross 
opened its Home Service and Civilian Relief headquarters in the Gillett 
block at the corner of Elm and Arnold streets. Mrs. Edward G. Clark 
became the Executive Secretary of this department and Miss Elizabeth 
Winslow had charge of the Information section. This department has 
written hundreds of letters, furnished financial relief for scores of de- 
serving soldiers and sailors and their families, assisted in locating miss- 
ing men, secured overdue allotments, made out blanks for bonuses and 
insurance, and performed many other duties. Since returning from 
France Lieut. Charles F. Ely has been in charge of the after care depart- 
ment. 



48 WESTFIELD AND THE WORLD WAR 



The Liberty Loan 



Five Liberty Loan campaigns were carried on in Westfield and the 
success of every one was so pronounced as to be especially gratifying to 
the townspeople. In all Westfield raised $3,869,300. More than the 
quota was reached on every loan and the amounts were : — 1st, $470,850; 
2d, $797,500; 3d, $661,100; 4th $1,168,350; 5th, $771,500. S. A. Allen 
was Chairman of the first loan committee, William B. Reed of the sec- 
ond and third and James H. Clark of the fourth and fifth. Various 
committees were named to assist in the canvass and men and women in 
all walks of life were solicited in a most systematic manner. The first 
loan campaign was from May 14 to June 15, 1917; the second from 
October 1 to Oct. 27, 1917; the third from April 6 to May 14, 1918: the 
fourth from September 28 to October 18, 1918 and the fifth, called the 
'^Victory Loan," from April 28 to May 10, 1919. EfiPective work was 
done by means of public gatherings and a number of local orators gave 
much time to the work of convincing the people of the need of subscrib- 
ing liberally to meet the needs of the boys fighting for their country. 
Shop meetings were an effective means of spreading the arguments wh}^ 
strong financial support was necessary. 



THE WAR CHEST. 

There were so many calls for money for war work .ind "drives" 
v.^ere becoming so frequent that the idea was conceived of having a big 
drive and in that one united effort raise enough money to last at least a 
year and then have this fund administered by a group of trustees. Ac- 
cordingly in May, 1918, the solicitors were sent out for filling the war 
chest and a fund of fully $101,000 was subscribed. The payments 
started in June of that year. The director of the War Chest drive was 
Tames W. Hagar. This money was for the use of various organizations 
engaged in war work and was distributed through the National War 
Work Council. 

MISCELLANEOUS WAR ACTIVITIES. 

\\^estfield did her bit in the line of Government work and a number 
of concerns were engaged in furnishing supplies for this country and the 



WESTIFIELD AND THE WORLD WAR 49 



Allies. Chief among the activities was the shell contract at the West- 
iield Manufacturing Co. plant. Although usually devoted chiefly to 
making bicvcles, the management secured big orders for shells and men 
and women in day and night shifts were able to make high wages. The 
H. B. Smith Co., the Planet Co., whip factories and other concerns fur- 
nished more or less material on rush orders. It was an era of big wages 
while it lasted, especially for those who had piece work jobs. 

The Y. M. C. A. drive for funds in November, 1917, resulted in 
about $11,000 being subscribed for war work. There were other drives 
for the Lithuanians, the Poles and for the War Camp Recreation Fund. 
Hundreds of books were also collected for shipment to the various 
camps. The Knights of Columbus drive for $3000 came in March, 1918, 
and former Governor David I. Walsh was one of the speakers to open 
the campaign. This was started March 18. 1918 and the local quota 
was over-subscribed so that the total reached $5000. Attorney Florence 
W. Burke was Chairman of the general committee. The Public Safety 
Committee had the Park Square Honor Roll erected and few believed it 
would grow to the proportions shown in the half tone cut at the be- 
ginning of this book. Tames A. Condron was delegated to have charge 
of the work of adding the names and his efforts were of a highly satis- 
factory nature. During the war Ward Rees acted as enrollment agent 
for the United States ship building project and several men from here 
went into the ship yards. 

Members of the local Italian colony were deeply concerned in the 
outcome of the war and, while quite a contingent joined the United 
States army, there were others who obtained passports to return to light 
for their native land against the Austrians. 



THE FINANCIAL SUMMARY. 

Red Cross Drive June, 1917 $ 28,000 

1 St Liberty Loan 470,850 

2d Liberty Loan 797,500 

3d Liberty Loan 661,100 

4th Liberty Loan 1,168.350 

The Victory Loan 771.500 

The War Chest Subscriptions 101,000 

Y. M. C. A. Drive November, 1917 11,000 

Knights of Columbus Drive March, 1918 5,000 

Total $4,014,300 



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LOUIS H TAYLOR (Sergt.) 
Won Distinguished Service Cro. 



FRANK MINELGA 
Won Distinguished Service Cross 




HENRY J. LEMIRE (Sergt.) 
Won French War Cross 




EDGAR FIELDING 

Y. M. C. A. Worker. Awarded 

Italian War Cross. Commissioned 

Captain 



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Camp Bartlett 



Camp Bartlett, located on the Hampton Plains north of the town, 
v/as utilized by the War Department in 1917 for mobilization and train- 
ing purposes. The camp was named in honor of a Civil War veteran, 
General William F. Bartlett, who was born in Haverhill, Mass., in 1840. 
Jt was in July, 1905 the State Militia was mobilized there and General 
Nelson A. Miles was one of the distinguished men on the site for some 
days. Camp Bartlett was used for the World War mobilization from 
the middle of August until the middle of November. From 10,000 to 
20,000 troops were encamped there in tents and the camp proved to be 
an ideal place from which to send the various units to the embarkation 
points, all of which was then kept secret. A side track was used away 
from all traffic and buildings and only a handful of people were present 
when the trains pulled out for the seaports. 

Thousands of people from other places visited the camp during the 
Fall and the novelty of the camp was of constant interest to the towns- 
people. Excellent order was maintained through the cooperation of the 
camp and civil authorities. A large part of the 26th Division was trained 
there and oil sections of New England were represented. Governor 
Samuel W. McCall was an honored guest and other Chief Executives 
from the New England states came on to greet the soldiers The towns- 
people opened up their homes to officers and men and there were various 
entertainments, dances and "feeds". On one occasion hundreds of home 
made pies were fed the boys. The regimental bands gave concerts down 
town and assisted in patriotic meetings. 

The 104th regiment, distinctively a Western Massachusetts organiza- 
tion, the men in which were from the old Second Massachusetts regiment, 
was in camp on the plains. Westfield men in the service were widely 
scattered as far as organizations were concerned. There was no Second 
Regiment company here but a considerable number of local boys were 
in the 104th. However, less than 30 were in the 26th Division. An effort 
was made to induce the Government to take Camp Bartlett for the big 
training camp activities but Camp Devens in the Eastern part of the 
state won the prize. The 26th Division boys have a warm spot in their 
hearts for Westfield, and Camp Bartlett, as scores of letters received 
from them while in France will testify. The whole hearted hospitahtv of 



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the people and the efforts of many individuals like Mrs. Frederick Hull, 
who was a real ''Mother" to many of the lads, won hosts of staunch 
friends for Westfield. 

Mrs. Hull was chairman of the Westfield Unit of the Women's 
Committee of the Council for National Defense, and the other officers 
were: Vice-chairmen, Mrs. Clarence K. Prince, Mrs. Eugene Doherty ; 
secretary, Mrs. W. H. Whitney ; treasurer, Mrs. Harry R. Putnam ; 
directors. Miss Lucy D. Gillett, Mrs. A. E. Fowler, Mrs. C. J. Little, 
Mrs. H. S. Miller, Miss Elizabeth Winslow, Miss Mary Furber. When 
"he soldiers arrived, the work of the women was broadened, and socia! 
service became an important part of the activities. Additional com- 
mittees were named, and those in charge of hospital supplies furnished 
many comforts for the sick men, both in camp and at Noble Hospital. 

The entertainment committee opened an information bureau at the 
Town Hall, where the men were privileged to write letters, read 
magazines and newspapers. The Board of Trade provided a piano and 
a victrola was placed at the disposal of the soldiers. The Hall was kept 
open continuously while the camp was maintained. Free copies of news- 
papers from many of the home towns and cities of the soldiers were 
secured by the newspaper committee, and were on file at the Red Tri- 
angle tents. The school board, in order to allow Mrs. Hull to devote 
all of her time to the supervision of the work of the Westfield Unit, 
granted her a leave of absence from her school duties. 



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Thrice Welcomed — The Armistice 



November 7, 1918, the welcome news was spread broadcast that the 
armistice had been signed and that fighting was at an end. Bells and 
whistles announced the glad tidings but the message was premature, it 
was learned later. However, that night a big parade was held, quickly 
called, but it was a decided credit to the Public Safety Committee and to 
the town in general. The real authentic news of November 11 made 
possible another parade in celebration of the armistice and the afternoon 
and evening were given over to spontaneous enthusiasm on the part of 
young and old. The Committee arranged for a parade at 3 p. mi. and 
the line formed on Broad street, the paraders marching to the North side 
of the river and return. This was a typical parade of the Allies. A 
holiday was proclaimed and men and women and boys and girls of all 
nationalities were on hand to march in the parade that welcomed the 
news that the greatest war of all time had come to an end. 

Members of the Public Safety Committee, Town ofBcials, the Police, 
the Firemen, the State Guard, Boy Scouts, Merchants,, school children, 
Normal School students, together with representatives of the various 
societies composed of men born in the countries of Europe that were 
fighting with the Allies, in addition to the employes of the telephone 
ofBce and representatives from the manufacturing plants, helped make 
up what was considered by many people as the most representative West- 
field group ever in line for a parade. Automobiles in great numbers 
followed the paraders and crowds lined the streets. That night bedlam 
reigned supreme and the old Fourth of July "night before" celebrations 
had nothing on the enthusiasm of the populace November 11. The Italian 
residents and the local railroad men staged parades of their own that 
night and made a splendid showing. The Italians had a mock funeral 
ceremony in front of the Town Hall and cremated the Kaiser as the 
final act on the program. 

November 12, in the Methodist church, there was held a public 
gathering at which the signing of the armistice was recognized in a spirit 
of thanksgiving and with a dignified program in keeping with the 
momentous event. Henry W. Ely of this town and William G. Mc- 
Ketchnie of Springfield delivered forceful addresses at this meeting. 



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The officials, patients and helpers at the State Sanatorium deserve 
special credit for the loyalty and patriotism shown in Red Cross activi- 
ties, and othv^r war work. 



FOUR-MINUTE MEN. 

Speakers were organized under the name of the "Four-Minute 
Men." and these citizens prepared four-minute addresses which were 
given in theaters and at other public gatherings in the interest of Govern- 
mental projects, Liberty Loans, war work drives, etc. These men were 
Robert C. Parker, chairman ; Lewis B. Allyn and Clarence A. T^rodeur. 

The local concern received the largest order placed by the Govern- 
ment for the manufacture of 75 millimeter gas shells. Owing to its 
previous experience, the Company was able to start almost immediately 
on the work, and thus deliver the munitions earlier than other com- 
panies. It IS undoubtedly a fact that this particular kind of gas shells 
to first reach the battle front in France were from the Westfield Manu- 
facturing Company. 



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1 he Welcome Home 



In January following the signing of the armistice the Selectmen 
appointed the afore-mentioned committee to arrange for a suitable 
demonstration of welcome to the boys upon their return from service. 
As the process of demobilization was slow an appropriate opportunity 
did not occur until the town was observing the 250th anniversary of its 
settlement, Sept. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. On the last day of this celebration 
our boys were given the station of honor in the military parade which 
preceded the unveiling of the statue of General William Shepard. 
/Vthletic events were scheduled later in the afternoon at the Woronoco 
Driving Park where in the evening a clambake was served. General 
Clarence E. Edwards, commander of the 26th division under whom 
many of our boys fought in France, did us the conspicuous honor to 
be present in the parade and after their feast to speak to this group of 
his soldiers, the appropriate words concluding Westfield's part in the 
World War. 




STATUE OF 

GENERAL WILLIAM SHEPARD 

Westfield's Revolutionary Hero 

Dedicated September 3, 1919 



Westfield Times Co. Print 



